October 28, 2024 - Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das has been voted the top central banker by the US-based Global Finance magazine. This is for the second year in a row that he has been given this prestigious title.

Das received an "A+" rating in the 2024 Global Finance Central Banker Report Cards.

"Governor Das Shaktikanta received the award for A+ grade in Central Bank Report Cards 2024, for the second consecutive year. Presented by Global Finance at an event held today in Washington DC, USA," the RBI said in a message on social media.

Das has been placed at the top of the list of three central bank governors, who were rated A+. He received an A+ grade for his outstanding performance in inflation control, economic growth, currency stability and interest rate management.

According to Global Finance, grades are based on a scale from A to F.

Since 1994, the Global Finance magazine has produced an annual assessment of central bank governors in 101 nations and regions, including the European Union and a number of regional central banks.

Source: Media Reports